Elephant Seals of Sea Lion Island

    Photographs by Andy Rouse.

 

Sea Lion Island is home to the Falkland Islands largest breeding colony of Southern Elephant Seals

Large bulls come ashore from the start of October every year to start marking their territory; the weights vary but can be as much as 3.5 tonnes and anything up to 14ft long. Females will start coming ashore at this point and the males will begin to establish their harem, male bulls can control up to 30 females in their harem and are very protective, around the middle of October the Elephant Seals are at their breeding peak with numbers around 2000, including approximately 400 pups. This is an ideal time to visit, remember to bring your camera.

Contact Rob McKay at sealion_lodge@horizon.co.fk. Tel: 00500 32004 Fax: 00500 32003

The Elephant Seal Experience

Stay 4 nights full board at Sea Lion Lodge including local FIGAS light aircraft return flight from Stanley .

Limited availability package for only £550.00 per person.